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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
10
A reflective verse tracks a calf's crooked path from primeval woods to a modern city street and a continent’s traffic. The tale shows how people follow established routes, often ignoring original paths, with a cautionary moral about mindless conformity.
Waterloo residents are urged to join the Waterloo Auto Trails association to organize blaze and maintain official auto trails. The group, backed by local business leaders and the Rotary club, already counts 106 eminent members and plans growth to meet its goal. Charles Van Vlerk, secretary, collects signatures for those not yet enrolled.
A reader pledges two dollars to join the Waterloo Auto Traits Association and endorses its activities. The member promises to boost the organization to the best of ability and have their name enrolled.
Copenhagen through London reports a German submarine seen off Norway's southwest coast on March 7. It claims a crew of eighty and torpedoed the Lindfield, transferring its crew to the bark Silas for delivery to Yeovil? The Lindfield, a 2,78 ton vessel, sailed from Portland in November en route to British ports.
Copenhagen reports a newspaper statement from Norway noting ninety ships lost in the war through submarines or mines. it states twenty Norwegian seamen were destroyed by German submarines, seventy seven Norwegian subjects lost their lives, with total Norwegian tonnage lost around 125000 and cargo value about 90000000 kronen. Germany has seized many Norwegian vessels through prize courts. Sweden also reports losses.
The report lists forty vessels totaling 30 000 tons with a combined value of 10 million cronen. It also records 128 Swedes dead in the incident.
The notice enumerates numerous individuals including Mrs. Elmer Anderson Miss Helen idates Mrs. M. C. Barnes Bertha Bishop Miss Mary Black and many others awaiting mail. It also lists corporate names such as Lederer Strauss Co J B Noelle Company Waterloo Tan Works and The White Lily Mfg Co.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent remedy to stop dandruff and halt hair loss. It promises thick, soft, lustrous, wavy hair within minutes and weeks, claiming new hair sprouts and total dandruff removal with continued use.
In a county meeting, officials discuss funding road improvements by long term bonds over a 17 year plan to build 171 miles of gravel and hard surfaced roads. Proponents cite benefits of bonded revenue, while critics warn taxpayers should not bear annual costs for lasting infrastructure. Local experts explain trench gravelling and road foundations as essential, with proposals for rolling, grading, and eventual completion within years.
Fort Dodge and Dubuque Iowa residents praise Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription for cures and relief from female ailments. Testimonials note improvements in weakness headaches and bearing down sensations. Also mentions Dr. Pierce Pleasant Pellets and Liver Pills as safe vegetable remedies with no alcohol.
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